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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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